The Refill #4: Artemis II, AVATAR, and Project Hail Mary update

What does Avatar have to do with astronaut health? More than you'd think. In this episode of The Refill, Tara breaks down NASA's groundbreaking AVATAR investigation aboard the Artemis II mission — and how it connects to the science behind Project Hail Mary. From cardiovascular monitoring in microgravity to the future of space medicine, this is real science that sounds like science fiction. Whether you're a space nerd, a Project Hail Mary fan, or just curious about what happens to the human body beyond Earth's atmosphere, this one's for you. Sources: NASA — AVATAR Investigation Wyss Institute at Harvard — AVATAR on Artemis II Scientific American — How NASA's Moon Mission Could Help Transform Space Medicine Episodes every Monday ⭐️ Subscribe, Rate and Review! 🍸 Recipes drop on socials Discounts: 15% off Comfrt apparel Purple Carrot: 40% off your first box ClassPass: 2 weeks free 15% off non-alcoholic spirits at The Zero Proof 💳 Support us on Patreon | ☕️ Buy Me a Coffee Contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.